Soda Lime Precision Glass Balls
Soda lime precision glass balls provide continual service at 230°F with good electric and corrosion resistant properties. Available in plain or color, in ground, polished or matte finishes, from 3/32″ to 1.25″ in grades 100 through 1000. Suitable for cleanroom manufacturing to 100,000 and 10,000 standards.
Chemistry
Primary composition: Silica (SiO2), Soda (Na2O), Lime (CaO)
Density: 2.4 gm/cm3
Continuous operating temperature: 230°F
Characteristics
Non-magnetic. Zero porosity. High dimensional stability. Low coefficient of friction. Lightweight at approximately 1/3 the weight of stainless steel. Available in plain or color.
Corrosion Resistance
Good corrosion and chemical resistance. Suitable for most corrosive environments at stable temperatures.
Typical Hardness
Continuous operating temperature: 230°F.
Surface finish: Ground 20-30 RMS, Polished 10-20 RMS.
Ball Sizes
Available in sizes from 3/32″ to 1.5″ in grades 100 through 1000. Ground, polished or matte finish. Available to 100,000 and 10,000 cleanroom standard.
Industries Using Soda Lime Precision Glass Balls
Medical Devices (valve applications, instrumentation, sterilizing equipment), Water Treatment (bearings, pumps, valve seats), Health and Beauty (roll-on applicators, cosmetic mixing), Industrial Pumps and Valves (check valves, pump components), Cleanroom Manufacturing (100,000 and 10,000 standard)
Finishes: Ground, Polished, Matte | Colors: Plain or custom color
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Medical Devices
Valve applications, instrumentation, sterilizing equipment, blood-contact components
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Water Treatment
Bearings, pumps, valve seats, filtration equipment
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Instrumentation
Gauges, flow meters, measurement and calibration equipment
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Health and Beauty
Roll-on applicators, dispensing equipment, cosmetic mixing
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Pumps and Valves
Valve seats, pump components, check valves, flow control
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Cleanroom Manufacturing
Semiconductor, medical, and precision manufacturing to 100,000 or 10,000 cleanroom standard
Lead Times
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Standard in-stock components are available for immediate shipment. Lead times for non-stock and custom orders are determined based on specific part size, material, and required quantity.
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Hartford Technologies specializes in high-volume production runs and industrial applications. We have a $400 minimum order value for all standard in-stock bearing balls. For custom-engineered parts and assemblies, the minimum is determined by the complexity and volume of the specific requirement.
